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Auction 150, Lot 563

"Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Turkey, Cyprus

Period: 1635 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
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This handsome map of present-day Turkey includes several Aegean Islands and Cyprus prominently shown in the south. A fierce sea battle rages in the Mediterranean along with curious looking sea monsters. Two winged female creatures suspend the banner style title cartouche, and the map is further decorated with a surveyor holding an unusual vertical scale of miles. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #8110:2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor soiling and a few creases that have been pressed flat. There is a 1" tear off the western coast of Turkey that has been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/17/2014

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